Creamy Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon

5 from 1 vote

Creamy Cauliflower Au Gratin with Bacon

It is filled with tender cauliflower and bacon in a cheesy sauce that is topped with bread crumbs. This will be the hit of the dinner table!

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cauliflower and bacon au gratin, cauliflower au gratin, creamy cauliflower au gratin with bacon recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4-5 cups cauliflower florets about 1 medium head
½ pound chopped bacon
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ¼ cup grated gruyere cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
¼ cup bread crumbs

Instructions

Steam or boil 4-5 cups cauliflower florets until just tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and place the florets in a 2-quart casserole dish.
In a medium-sized skillet add ½ pound chopped bacon. Cook until crisp and sprinkle on top of the cauliflower in the casserole dish.
Returning to the same skillet add 5 tablespoons unsalted butter and melt over medium heat. Add ¼ cup all-purpose flour and cook about a minute until it thickens.
Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, 1 ¼ cup grated gruyere cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Whisk until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened. Pour evenly over the cauliflower and bacon.
Top the sauce with ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Combine 2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter and ¼ cup bread crumbs in a small bowl and sprinkle over on top of the parmesan cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown at the top.

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